Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Stats: H2H, Results & Predictions

Tottenham have won 59 of their 129 all-time meetings with Nottingham Forest — a record that suggests the London club should dominate this fixture. Yet Forest have taken four of the last six Premier League points from Spurs, including a 3-0 hammering on 2026-03-22 that left Tottenham in 16th place with 30 points (SofaScore). The mismatch between history books and recent reality is exactly why this head-to-head deserves a closer look.

Head-to-Head Meetings: 129 ·
Tottenham Wins: 59 ·
Forest Wins: 41 ·
Recent Result: Tottenham 0–3 Nottingham Forest (2026-03-22)

Key statistics from verified sources show the competitive balance between these clubs across multiple competitions.

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham stats all time

Across 129 encounters, Tottenham have built a comfortable overall lead: 59 wins to Forest’s 41, with 29 draws and an aggregate score of 210–171 in the Lilywhites’ favour (Sports Mole). The gap reflects decades of Premier League parity disrupted by Forest’s two European Cup wins in the 1970s and a spell in lower divisions that skewed the balance.

Overall record

World Football corroborates the 59-41 split with minor variations in draws (30) and Forest’s win tally (40), suggesting the numbers are solid across reputable aggregators. SoccerPunter’s deeper cut into the past 31 meetings shows something closer: Tottenham 7 wins, Forest 8 wins, 9 draws — nearly level.

Wins for each team

When isolating the last 10 head-to-head matches, the record is perfectly balanced at 5–5 with 14 goals each (SoccerPunter). Tottenham’s historical edge narrows considerably when recent meetings are weighted.

Goals scored

Tottenham have scored 210 goals across all 129 meetings, while Forest have managed 171 — a difference of 39 goals over more than a century of football. In the past nine meetings specifically, Tottenham netted 14 times against Forest’s 11 (FootyStats).

Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest last 5 games

Both clubs enter this fixture in poor recent form. Forest’s last five Premier League results read 0 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses with 1.0 goals scored per game and 1.4 conceded (AiScore). Tottenham’s recent run shows 2 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses, 0.8 goals scored, 1.6 conceded (AiScore).

Recent results list

• Tottenham 0–3 Nottingham Forest (2026-03-22) — Igor Jesus 45′, Gibbs-White 62′, Awoniyi 87′ (FotMob)
• Nottingham Forest 3–0 Tottenham (2025-12-14) — Hudson-Odoi brace (BettingExpert)
• Tottenham 1–2 Nottingham Forest (2025-04-21) (BettingExpert)
• Nottingham Forest 1–0 Tottenham (2024-12-26) (BettingExpert)
• Tottenham 3–1 Nottingham Forest (2024-04-07) (BettingExpert)
• Nottingham Forest 0–2 Tottenham (2023-12-15) (BettingExpert)

Key matches

The 2026-03-22 encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium stands out most sharply: Forest scored three unanswered goals in the second half after Igor Jesus opened the scoring on 45 minutes (FotMob). The defeat left Tottenham 16th with 30 points, Forest 17th with 29 points entering the match (Forebet).

Trends

Forest won both 2025-26 Premier League meetings against Tottenham — a significant reversal from previous seasons (Sports Mole). Tottenham’s poor second-half display in the 3-0 defeat was particularly concerning, suggesting defensive frailties that may persist.

Which team has beaten Tottenham most?

Looking purely at Forest’s record, they have beaten Tottenham 41 times across all competitions (Sports Mole). However, Forest are not Tottenham’s most frequent victim. The broader Premier League picture shows Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United have accumulated more wins against Tottenham over the same timeframe.

Historical beaters

Across Premier League history, Manchester United have the most wins against Tottenham, followed closely by Liverpool and Arsenal. Forest rank among mid-tier opponents — solid but not persistent tormentors of Spurs.

Vs Forest context

Forest’s recent surge against Tottenham (four wins in six recent meetings) temporarily places them above their historical average. Whether they sustain this pace depends on whether Forest can maintain defensive solidity while converting chances at the City’s ground or Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Why did Nottingham Forest sue Tottenham?

Nottingham Forest sent a formal letter to Tottenham Hotspur regarding a disputed matter, with Sky Sports News reporting that Forest had written to the north London club expressing concerns over conduct or a commercial arrangement they deemed improper.

Incident details

The dispute centred on an issue that Forest believed gave Tottenham an unfair advantage or improperly encroached on Forest’s commercial or territorial interests. The specifics involved written correspondence from Forest’s hierarchy to their Spurs counterparts.

Sky Sports report

Sky Sports News broke the story of Forest’s letter to Tottenham, describing the formal nature of the communication and the seriousness with which Forest’s owners approached the matter.

Outcome

The legal or commercial outcome of the dispute is not fully documented in public records. Readers should monitor official announcements from both clubs for any resolution or ongoing litigation.

Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest results

The full results history shows Forest winning three of the past five meetings, including consecutive 3-0 and 1-0 victories in the 2025-26 Premier League season. Tottenham’s sole recent win came in April 2024, a 3-1 home victory.

Full results history

BettingExpert’s records confirm the following sequence from December 2023 onwards: Forest won four times (0-3 away, 1-0 home, 1-2 away, 3-0 home), Tottenham won once (3-1 home), with no draws recorded.

Flashscore data

Flashscore (via BettingExpert) provides match-by-match details including goal scorers and minute timestamps. For the 2026-03-22 fixture, FotMob confirms Igor Jesus scored on 45′, Morgan Gibbs-White on 62′, and Taiwo Awoniyi on 87′.

FotMob lineups

FotMob’s match data shows the confirmed lineups for the 2026-03-22 fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Michael Oliver officiating (FotMob). Lineup-specific analysis can be accessed directly on the FotMob platform.

The contrast between expert predictions is telling: Sports Mole’s analysts back a 2-1 Tottenham win based on the assumption that Spurs have turned a corner, while Football Whispers forecasts a 1-1 draw — the more cautious view given both clubs’ goal-scoring struggles. The betting odds on FootyStats (Tottenham 2.17, draw 3.30, Forest 3.00) split the difference, implying neither side is a clear favourite in a match neither can afford to lose given their relegation positions.

For Tottenham supporters, the historical record offers cold comfort when the team sits 16th in the league table with 30 points. Forest, in 17th with 29 points, have proven they can beat Spurs — and beat them convincingly. The 3-0 result on 2026-03-22 was not a fluke; it was a tactical and physical dominant performance over 90 minutes.

The deeper question is structural. Tottenham have won 59 of 129 meetings against Forest over more than a century — a record that belongs to a different era. Forest’s recent surge, particularly in the 2025-26 season, suggests the competitive balance has shifted. Whether Nuno Espírito Santo can sustain this momentum through the rest of the season will determine whether Forest finish above the relegation line or drop into the Championship for the second time in three seasons.

The verdict is straightforward for fans and bettors alike: past records offer little guidance when both clubs are in freefall. Forest have the psychological edge from two wins in 2025-26. Tottenham have the squad depth and home crowd — but a third consecutive defeat to Forest would be the most damning signal yet that Ange Postecoglou’s project is unravelling.

For neutral observers, this fixture has become appointment television: two clubs with historic European ambitions fighting to avoid the drop. The head-to-head data says Tottenham should win. The form guide says they might not.